Department of Sociology | University of Toronto

The Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto consists of three undergraduate departments, located on the downtown campus (St. George), the University of Toronto at Mississauga (UTM) and the University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC) and a Graduate Department that brings together faculty from all three campuses. The Graduate Department is located on the St. George campus at 725 Spadina Avenue. The Chair of the Department is Robert Andersen, the Associate Chair, Graduate is Anna Korteweg and the Associate Chair, Undergraduate is Robert Brym.

The Department of Sociology combines excellence in research and teaching to systematically study human behaviour in social contexts. Sociologists at the University of Toronto analyze social data and observe social patterns to address questions about our society and the ways in which it is changing. The results of research in sociology have far-reaching impacts. Not only do they inform the development of new ideas for understanding social interactions, they also inform social policy, programs and laws. Sociologists at the University of Toronto are experts who frequently consult with community groups and policy-makers at municipal, provincial, federal and international levels.

On this website you can find faculty contact information, employment listings and general information about the Sociology Undergraduate Program at the St. George Campus and the Graduate Program. The undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto at Mississauga (UTM)and the University of Toronto at Scarborough (UTSC) have their own websites.

Welcome to the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. We are a very large department, consisting of more than 50 faculty members based at three campuses. This past year the department was reviewed by a panel of internationally renowned sociologists. Their report ranked us as the ‘best Sociology department in Canada' and ‘one of the best in the world.’ This assessment largely reflects the impressive research record of our faculty as a whole. Our faculty have widely diverse interests and regularly publish in top-rated American, Canadian and European sociological journals. Several very important books have also been produced by our faculty.

We also have the largest graduate program (and perhaps most diverse in terms of course offerings) in Sociology in Canada. While there are three undergraduate programs (one at each of the three campuses), there is one integrated graduate program in which faculty from all campuses are equal participants. Our PhD graduates hold positions in most of the major research departments in Canada, and many other universities throughout the US, Europe and elsewhere.

I encourage you to have a good look around our website. Prospective graduate students should be sure to explore the section on the graduate program. There you will find information on our courses and other requirements, and how to apply. I also recommend that prospective students look closely at the faculty profiles under the ‘People’ section of the website to assess whether the department is a good ‘fit’ for you.

Should you not be able to find the information that you are looking for, please feel free to contact the appropriate contact person listed below this page.

Sincerely,
Bob Andersen
Professor and Chair